1988Final results
1988 election for President in Nebraska
President · Nebraska
George H.w. Bush (R) won with 60.2% of the vote, defeating Michael Dukakis (D) by 21.0 points.
George H.w. BushRepublican · winner
60.2%397,956
Michael DukakisDemocrat
39.2%259,235
Ronald ""ron"" PaulLibertarian
0.4%2,534
Lenora FulaniOther party
0.3%1,740
661,465 votes
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The seat over time
D − R margin in this seat's races around 1988
Races before and after
Source: MIT Election Data and Science LabUpdated Sep 30, 2026, 7:25 AM ET
The candidates
George H.w. Bush (R)Michael Dukakis (D)
Also on the ballot: Ronald ""ron"" Paul (Libertarian), 0.4%; Lenora Fulani (Other party), 0.3%